To answer some of your replies. They do not bill Medicare because it is also a Gov agency, sort of robbing Peter to pay Paul. I have BC/BS and my rates go up yearly but I pay no deductible because of VA charges. It does, in my opinion, help ALL vets, something I would hope you would agree is a good thing. There are plenty of homeless and vets earning below the average income level that VA cares for that may otherwise not receive treatment. I have been on this board for more than 5 years and moniter it daily. There are some people here that hate the VA and would not say they are doing as good as they can with what a got. IF it offends you it is because your are the ones constantly berating VA regardless of what they do. If you have an open mind about the VA then you won't take offense to my statement. Try volunteering at your local VA and you will see good and bad workers. Why blame the good for some bad. Finally, if you don't want the VA to bill your insurance, cancel it!